Asked by Tiffiny arnold on May 25, 2024
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Which remarks by a 72-year-old patient should prompt the nurse to assess for depression? (Select all that apply.)
A) "Lately I have had a lot of aches and pains and just haven't felt very well."
B) "People are in and out of my room all day and all night taking my things."
C) "Don't ask me to eat. I can't because my stomach is upset all the time."
D) "I'm eating more than usual, and I am sleeping about 6 hours a night."
E) "Life seems more organized now that I don't live in my own home."
Depression
A mood disorder causing a persistent feeling of sadness and loss of interest, affecting one's thoughts, behavior, and physical health.
Aches And Pains
General physical discomforts, often minor and widespread, that can be symptoms of stress, overexertion, or underlying health issues.
Upset Stomach
Discomfort or distress in the stomach often characterized by nausea, bloating, or indigestion.
- Comprehend the risk determinants and evaluation methods for suicidal thoughts in senior patients.
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rahul reddyMay 29, 2024
Final Answer :
A, B, C
Explanation :
Any of the remarks listed as correct should be enough to trigger use of an assessment tool for depression. Somatic symptoms, delusions of persecution, and nihilistic delusions are more common in late-onset depression than in early-onset depression. The distracters do not suggest symptoms of depression.
Learning Objectives
- Comprehend the risk determinants and evaluation methods for suicidal thoughts in senior patients.